Best Time to Fly GRR to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Gerald R. Ford International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,023 flights were scheduled from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 80.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and December the worst month (72%).
The cancellation rate was 1.2% (US average 1.8%).
GRR to CLT on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 80.5% | 108 min | 1.2% | 1,022 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly GRR to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,078 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 88.1% | 1.1% | 647 |
| 7am–8am | 88.4% | 0.0% | 43 |
| 8am–9am | 70.6% | 8.1% | 37 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 11am–12pm | 82.6% | 0.7% | 445 |
| 12pm–1pm | 81.6% | 0.9% | 115 |
| 1pm–2pm | 84.1% | 0.9% | 114 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 77.3% | 0.0% | 44 |
| 5pm–6pm | 66.1% | 1.2% | 248 |
| 6pm–7pm | 72.3% | 3.4% | 146 |
| 7pm–8pm | 73.6% | 0.0% | 197 |
| 8pm–9pm | 77.4% | 0.0% | 31 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on GRR to CLT
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 51.4% | -32.0 pts | 0.0% | 37 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.8% | -11.5 pts | 1.2% | 86 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.8% | -9.5 pts | 1.4% | 367 |
| All other days | 83.3% | — | 1.1% | 1,588 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).